Bolt
A bolt is a typically cylindrical component that can be used to join, support, guide or position parts. Depending on the application, it performs various mechanical functions and may, for example, be subjected to shear, bending or tensile stresses. Different geometries and functional features allow it to be adapted to the specific assembly.
Bolts and their functions in assemblies
Bolts perform various tasks in technical assemblies. They can join components together, enable movement, guide or position components, and transmit forces within an assembly. The function a bolt performs is determined by its geometry, the material and the specific installation situation.
Through the use of different diameters, steps, profiles and other design elements, the geometry can be specifically adapted to the respective function. MN Kaltformteile manufactures, amongst other things, locking pins, pivot pins, step bolts and eccentric bolts using cold forming.
Cold extrusion enables different geometric and functional features to be created already during the forming process itself. Depending on the component geometry, this can reduce the need for subsequent machining steps or allow individual geometries to be produced as finished parts.
Bolt: Questions and answers
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What is a bolt?
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What are bolts used for?
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What forces can a bolt withstand?
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What geometries are possible for bolts?
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Can bolts be produced by cold forming?